Title: Episode #0083 Kevin McCrea – Exercise for Clear Lungs

Kevin McCrea, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, living Washington and loving life. Kevin is involved in many sports, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.  Attending Washington State University, Kevin believes in “shaking up the lungs and clearing them out” through vigorous sports.

-    Kevin was diagnosed at age two and grew up in a small town in the Northwest. Living in the country Kevin enjoys swimming, hiking, fishing, and riding dirt bikes.

-    “In high school I was actively involved in team sports including track & field (4 years), basketball (2 years), and football (1 year). Sports was a social event and has made a major impact on my health” states Kevin.

-    Kevin’s training in basketball and track & field was 2 hours 6 days/week and the running and jumping makes him cough and clear out his lungs.

-    Kevin on being compliant: “I believe in staying compliant and doing all my treatments, including exercise, so I can stay healthy and live a long life”.

-    The biggest challenge that Kevin faces with CF is time management of all the treatments.

-    “CF is not a big deal to me… I was born with it, live with it, and it will not stop me”, believes Kevin.

-    Kevin’s advice to other teens with CF; “Push forward an never give up – be active and go for it!”

-    “Step it up! Get out there and live and do not alienate yourself”, Patrick’s advice to others with CF thinking about college.

This “LIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.” Podcast/Vodcast series is the 5th in a series of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.